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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2005
Diane L. Curtis, New Haven, CT (US);
Seana Seraji, Seattle, WA (US);
Vinoo Cherian, Kirkland, WA (US);
Aaron Filner, Seattle, WA (US);
Randal J. Ramig, Seattle, WA (US);
Diane L. Curtis, New Haven, CT (US);
Seana Seraji, Seattle, WA (US);
Vinoo Cherian, Kirkland, WA (US);
Aaron Filner, Seattle, WA (US);
Randal J. Ramig, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A security element is displayed that provides information to a user to help ensure that they are not confused or misled into believing that content originates from a trusted source when in fact it does not. The security element shows the user the source of the content and is displayed in such a manner that the source of the content is easily viewable. For example, according to one embodiment, the security element is shown within the title bar of a window. The security element may also be temporarily shown. Providing the user with more information about the site being accessed helps them to make an intelligent decision about their browsing experience. The security element includes at least part of a domain name that identifies the source of the content. The security element may also include the entire domain name. For example, the security element may overlay the screen.